In July 1973, Volkswagen launches the successor to the 1600 and 411 models. A fastback saloon with front-wheel drive and longitudinal in-line engine in front. The engines are water-cooled. This is a novelty, because – with the exception of the K70 – the air-cooled boxer engine in the rear had dominated Volkswagen history until then. Under the bonnet, petrol engines with up to 63 kW / 85 PS guarantee performance.
The first Passat is a weight-optimised car with two or four do... more